EP2734655A1 - Tubulure résistante à la corrosion à solidité élevée pour les applications d'exploitation et de forage de pétrole et de gaz, et procédé pour fabriquer celle-ci - Google Patents
Tubulure résistante à la corrosion à solidité élevée pour les applications d'exploitation et de forage de pétrole et de gaz, et procédé pour fabriquer celle-ciInfo
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- the present invention relates generally to corrosion-resistant metal tubing and, more particularly, to nickel-iron-chi inium alloys that are particularly useful in corrosive oil and gas well environments where high strength, corrosion resistance and reasonable cost are desired attributes.
- Oil patch applications now require alloys of increasing corrosion resistance and strength. These increasing demands arise from factors including: deep wells that involve higher temperatures and pressures; enhanced recovery methods such as steam or carbon dioxide (C0 2 ) injection; increased tube stresses especially offshore; and corrosive well constituents including hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), C0 2 and chlorides.
- C0 2 carbon dioxide
- H 2 S hydrogen sulfide
- Martensitic stainless steels such as the 13% chromium alloys, satisfy corrosion resistance and strength requirements in slightly corrosive oil patch applications.
- the 13% alloys lack the moderate corrosion resistance and strength required of low-level sour gas wells.
- Cayard et al. in "Serviceability of 13Cr Tubulars in Oil and Gas Production Environments", published sulfide stress corrosion data that indicate 13Cr alloys have insufficient corrosion resistance for wells that operate in the transition region between sour gas and non-sour gas environments. Further background art may be found in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,358,511 to Smith, Jr. et al. and 5,945,067 to Hibner et al.
- Ni-base alloys are needed for the more highly corrosive environments.
- austenite high-Ni-base alloys such as, for example, alloys 718, 725, 825, 925, G-3 and C-276, which provide increased resistance to corrosive sour gas environments.
- U.S. Patent No. 7,416,618 to Mannan et al. discloses nickel-iron-chromium alloys formed by annealing and age hardening.
- tubing manufactured according to the process has not satisfied all material requirements for manufacturing of tubing meeting current aims in oil and gas exploration and drilling applications.
- the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification of Nickel Base Alloy 718 (UNS N07718) sets acceptance criteria for metallographic examination for deleterious phases for Nickel Base Alloy 718.
- API American Petroleum Institute
- the present invention solves the problems encountered in the prior art by providing a tubing and process of manufacturing thereof that satisfies current industiy requirements for use in oil and gas completion and drilling applications.
- a high strength corrosion resistant tubing of the present invention includes in percent by weight: about 35 to about 55% Ni, about 12 to about 25% Cr, about 0.5 to about 5% Mo, up to about 3% Cu, about 2.1 to about 4.5% Nb, about 0.5 to about 3% Ti, about 0.05 to about 1.0% Al, about 0.005 to about 0.04% C, balance Fe plus incidental impurities and deoxidizers.
- the composition of the tubing satisfies the equation:
- the tubing in an age hardened condition may have a microstracture that is free from continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries.
- the tubing may have a minimum 0.2% yield strength of 125 ksi at room temperature.
- the tubing may have an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs at negative 75°F.
- the impact strength may be at least 50 ft lbs.
- the tubing in the age hardened condition may have an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, preferably at least 25%, more preferably at least 30%.
- the tubing in the age hardened condition may have a maximum Rockwell hardness (Rc) of 47 at room temperature.
- the tubing may have an 0.2% yield strength of at least 125 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 50 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 42.
- the tubing may have an 0.2% yield strength of at least 140 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 42.
- the tubing may have an 0.2% yield strength of at least 160 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 47.
- a process for manufacturing a high strength corrosion-resistant tubing of the present invention includes the steps of: extruding the alloy to form a tubing; cold working the extruded tubing; annealing the cold worked tubing; and applying at least one age hardening step to the annealed tubing.
- the cold working step may include pilgering, drawing or roll forming.
- the cold working step may include at least about 5% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing.
- the cold working step may include at least about 30% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing.
- the cold working step may include at least about 50% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing.
- the annealing step is conducted at about 1750°F to about 2050°F.
- the process may include two age hardening steps.
- the first age hardening step may be conducted at about 1275°F to about 1400°F, and the second age hardening step may be conducted at about 1050°F to about 1250°F.
- the annealing step may be followed by either a rapid air or water quenching and the first aging step may be followed by a furnace cool to the second aging temperature, followed by air cooling.
- Another process for manufacturing a high strength corrosion-resistant tubing of the present invention includes the steps of: extruding the alloy to form a tubing, wherein the extruding step is performed at a temperature of about 2050°F or less; annealing the extruded tubing; and applying at least one age hardening step to the annealed tubing.
- FIG. 1 shows a microstructure according to a comparative example, in which the microstructure has continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries;
- FIG. 2 shows a microstructure according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the micro stracture is free from continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries.
- the present invention relates to an Ni-Fe-Cr tubing and a process for manufacturing the tubing that provides a clean microstmcture and minimum impact strength to satisfy cun-ent industry requirements for use in oil and gas completion and drilling applications.
- the tubing is also useful in other applications, such as marine applications where strength, corrosion resistance and cost are important factors relating to material selection.
- the tubing is formed from an alloy containing small amounts of Mo and Cu and having controlled, correlated amounts of Nb, Ti, Al and C in order to develop a specific micro structure.
- the alloy contains in percent by weight about 35 to about 55% Ni, about 12 to about 25% Cr, about 0.5 to about 5% Mo, up to about 3% Cu, about 2.1 to about 4.5% Nb, about 0.5 to about 3% Ti, about 0.05% to about 1.0% Al, about 0.005 to about 0.04% C, balance Fe plus incidental impurities and deoxidizers, and a ratio of (Nb - 7.75 C) / (Al + Ti) is in the range of about 0.5 to about 9.
- the 7.75 x the weight percent carbon generally accounts for atomic weight differences between carbon (atomic weight 12.01) and that of Nb (atomic weight 92.91).
- the 7.75 x weight percent C subtracted from the weight percent Nb is intended to account for the amount of Nb that is taken out of the matrix by C as NbC and is unavailable for forming precipitation hardening phases.
- the alloy when the ratio value of the available weight percent Nb to the total weight percents of Al and Ti is between about 0.5 to about 9, the alloy, after processing in accordance with the present disclosure, will have a combination of ⁇ " (gamma double prime) phase and ⁇ ' (gamma prime) phase present as strengthening phases with a minimum of about 1 wt.% ⁇ " phase present and a weight percent range of ⁇ ' + ⁇ " from about 10 to about 30 and preferably a weight percent range from about 12 to about 25 when the ratio is about 0.5 to about 8 and still more narrowly when the ratio is about 0.5 to about 6, as determined by ThermoCalc.
- Nickel (Ni) is one of the main elements. Ni modifies the Fe-based matrix to provide stable austenitic structure, which is essential for good thermal stability and formability. Ni forms Ni 3 Al ⁇ type ⁇ ' phase, which is essential for high strength. Further, a minimum of about 35% Ni is required to have good aqueous stress corrosion resistance. Rather high Ni content increases metal cost.
- the Ni range is broadly defined as about 35 to about 55%. Preferably, the lower limit of the Ni content is about 38%, and the upper limit of the Ni content is about 53%.
- Chromium (Cr) is essential for corrosion resistance. A minimum of about 12% Cr is needed for aggressive corrosive environment, but higher than about 25% Cr tends to result in the formation of alpha-Cr and sigma phases, which are detrimental for mechanical properties.
- the broad Cr range is defined as about 12 to about 25%.
- the lower limit of the Cr content is about 16%, and the upper limit of the Cr content is about 23%.
- Molybdenum (Mo) is present in the alloy.
- An addition of Mo is known to increase pitting coiTosion resistance.
- the addition of Mo also increases the strength of Ni-Fe alloys by substitution solid solution strengthening since the atomic radius of Mo is much larger than Ni and Fe.
- higher than about 8% Mo tends to form unwanted Mo 7 (Ni,Fe,Cr)6-type ⁇ -phase or ternary ⁇ -phase (sigma) with Ni, Fe and Cr. These phases degrade workability.
- higher Mo contents unnecessarily increase the cost of the alloy.
- the Mo range is broadly defined as about 0.5 to about 5%.
- the lower limit of the Mo content is about 1.0%
- the upper limit of the Mo content is about 4.8%.
- Copper (Cu) improves corrosion resistance in non-oxidizing corrosive environments.
- the synergistic effect of Cu and Mo is recognized for countering corrosion in typical oil patch applications where there are reducing acidic environments containing high levels of chlorides.
- the Cu range is broadly defined as about 0 to about 3% and, more preferably, the Cu content is about 0.2 to about 3%.
- Aluminum (Al) additions result in the formation of Ni 3 (Al)-type ⁇ '-phase which contributes to high strength.
- a certain minimum content of Al is required to trigger the formation of ⁇ '.
- the strength of an alloy is proportional to the volume fraction of ⁇ '. Rather high volume fractions of ⁇ ', however, result in degradation in hot workability.
- the aluminum range is broadly defined as about 0.05% to about 1.0% and, more preferably, the lower limit of Al content is about 0.1 %, and the upper limit is about 0.7%.
- Titanium (Ti) incorporates into Ni 3 (Al) to form an Ni 3 (AiTi)-type ⁇ ' phase, which increases the volume fraction of ⁇ ' phase and, hence, the strength of the alloy.
- the strengthening potency of ⁇ ' is also enhanced by the lattice mismatch between ⁇ ' and the matrix. Titanium does tend to increase the lattice spacing of ⁇ '.
- Synergistic increase in Ti and decrease in Al is known to increase the strength by increasing lattice mismatch.
- Ti and Al contents have been optimized herein to maximize lattice mismatch. Another important benefit of Ti is that it ties up N present as TiN. Lowering the N content in the matrix improves the hot workability of the alloy.
- the broad titanium range is about 0.5 to about 3%.
- the lower limit of the Ti content is about 0.6%, and the upper limit of the Ti content is about 2.8%.
- Niobium (Nb) reacts with Ni 3 (AlTi) to form an Ni 3 (AlTiNb)-type ⁇ ' phase, which increases the volume fraction of ⁇ ' phase and, hence, the strength. It was discovered that a particular combination of Nb, Ti, Al and C results in the formation of ⁇ ' and ⁇ " phases, which increases the strength dramatically.
- the ratio of (Nb - 7.75 C) / (Al + Ti) is in the range of about 0.5 to about 9 to obtain the desired high strength.
- the alloy must have a minimum of about 1 wt.% ⁇ " as a strengthening phase. In addition to this strengthening effect, Nb ties up C as NbC, thus decreasing the C content in the matrix.
- Nb The carbide forming ability of Nb is higher than that of Mo and Cr. Consequently, Mo and Cr are retained in the matrix in the elemental form, which is essential for corrosion resistance. Further, Mo and Cr carbides have a tendency to form at the grain boundaries, whereas NbC is formed throughout the structure. Elimination/minimization of Mo and Cr carbides improves ductility. An exceedingly high content of Nb tends to form unwanted ⁇ -phase and excessive amounts of NbC and ⁇ ", which are detrimental for processability and ductility.
- the niobium range is broadly about 2.1 to about 4.5%. Preferably, the lower limit of the Nb content is about 2.2%, and the upper limit of the Nb content is about 4.3%.
- Iron (Fe) is an element which constitutes the substantial balance in the disclosed alloy. Rather high Fe content in this system tends to decrease thermal stability and corrosion resistance. It is preferable that Fe not exceed about 35%, more preferably about 32%. The lower limit of the Fe content is preferably about 14%, more preferably about 16%, more preferably about 18%, and still more preferably about 20%. Additionally, the alloy may contain incidental amounts of Co, Mn, Si, Ca, Mg, Ta, S, P and W, preferably at a maximum amount of 5% by weight.
- the disclosure includes example alloys to further illustrate the invention.
- the alloy composition satisfies the equation:
- the alloy of the present invention preferably contains about 1 to about 10 wt.% ⁇ " phase.
- the sum of the ⁇ ' + ⁇ " wt.% is preferably between about 10% and about 30% and more preferably between about 12% and about 25%.
- Alloys according to the above-described composition were manufactured by extruding the alloy to form a tubing, annealing the extruded tubing, and applying at least one age hardening step to the annealed tubing.
- Table 1 shows chemical compositions of the different alloys evaluated.
- the alloys were initially processed into tubing according to the following procedure.
- An extrusion step at 1149°C (2100°F) was used to form the alloys into a tubing.
- the extrudate (shell) was annealed at 1038°C (1900°F) for 1 hour, followed by water quenching (WQ), followed by a two-step age hardening at 704°C (1300°F) for 8 hours, followed by furnace cooling (FC) to 621°C (1 150°F) for 8 hours, followed by air cooling (AC).
- WQ water quenching
- FC furnace cooling
- AC air cooling
- FIG. 1 shows a microstructure having continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries, the networks of secondary phases forming continuous networks of intersecting lines. Moreover, FIG. 1 shows representative grains, i.e., grains that are representative of the bulk of the microstmcture, that are fully covered by secondary phases.
- the tubing in an age hardened condition has a microstmcture that is free from continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries, although individual isolated grains may have secondary phases along their grain boundaries.
- no representative grain is fully covered by a secondary phase as depicted in FIG. 1.
- the micro structure satisfies the acceptance standards set forth in section 4.2.2.3 of API's Specification of Nickel Base Alloy 718, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
- FIG. 2 shows a microstructure that is free from continuous networks of secondary phases along its grain boundaries, although individual isolated grains have secondary phases along their grain boundaries. As shown in FIG. 2, no representative grains, i.e., grains that are representative of the bulk of the microstructure, are fully covered by secondary phases.
- the tubing in an age hardened condition has an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs at negative 75°F, and preferably at least 50 ft lbs at negative 75°F.
- Charpy V-notch impact testing is performed in accordance with ASTM A 370. Specimens oriented transverse the primary direction of grain flow are used unless the size or geometry prevents the usage of transverse specimens (material less than 3 inches in cross section). When transverse specimens cannot be used for these reasons, longitudinal specimens are used. The test specimens are removed from a mid-wall location from the side and at least 1.25 inches from the end.
- the tubing also preferably has a minimum 0.2% yield strength of 125 ksi at room temperature (preferably at least 140 ksi, and more preferably at least 160 ksi), an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature (preferably at least 25% and more preferably at least 30%) and a maximum Rockwell hardness of 42 at room temperature.
- a method of the present invention including the steps of extmding the alloy to form a tubing, cold working the extmded tubing (such as by pilgering, drawing or roll fonning), annealing the cold worked tubing and applying at least one age hardening step to the annealed tubing.
- the cold working step may include, for example, at least about 5% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing, at least about 30% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing or at least about 50% reduction in area of the cross-section of the tubing.
- the annealing and age hardening conditions used in connection with the alloy of the invention are preferably as follows.
- Annealing is done in the temperature range of about 1750°F to about 2050°F (about 954°C to about 1121°C).
- the aging is preferably accomplished in a two-step procedure.
- the upper temperature is in the range of about 1275°F to about 1400°F (about 690°C to about 760°C) and the lower temperature is in the range of about 1050°F to about 1250°F (about 565°C to about 677°C).
- Single temperature aging at either temperature range is also possible but markedly extends the aging time and can result in slightly less strength and/or ductility as well as generally raising the cost of the heat treatment.
- the alloy of the present invention is preferably prepared using a VIM practice or a VIM + VAR melting practice to ensure cleanliness of the ingot.
- the process for manufacturing the tubing of the present invention includes extruding the prepared alloy to form a tubing, followed by cold working the extruded tubing and annealing the cold worked tubing.
- the annealing preferably includes a first solution anneal by heating at between about 1750°F (about 954°C) to about 2050°F (about 1121°C) for a time of about 0.5 to about 4.5 hours, preferably about 1 hour, followed by a water quench or air cooling.
- the product may then be aged, preferably by heating to a temperature of at least about 1275°F (about 691 °C) and held at that temperature for a time of between about 6 to about 10 hours to precipitate ⁇ ' and ⁇ " phases, optionally by a second aging heat treatment at about 1050°F (about 565°C) to about 1250°F (about 677°C) and held at that temperature to conduct a secondary aging step for about 4 to about 12 hours, preferably for a time of about 8 hours.
- the material, after aging, is allowed to air cool to ambient temperature to achieve the desired microstracture and maximize the ⁇ ' and ⁇ " strengthening.
- the desired microstmcture consists of a matrix plus ⁇ ' and a minimum of 1% ⁇ ". Broadly, the total weight percent of ⁇ ' + ⁇ " is between about 10 and about 30 and preferably between about 12 and about 25.
- a cold work step (such as by pilgering, drawing or roll fomiing) is interjected between the extrusion (with or without an anneal between the extrusion step and cold work step) and before the final anneal and age. Surprisingly, the cold work step resulted in both a clean microstructure and a higher impact strength meeting the aim toughness.
- tubing may be manufactured having a 0.2% yield strength of at least 125 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 50 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 42, and that passes the clean microstructure requirement.
- a tubing may be manufactured having a 0.2% yield strength of at least 140 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 42, and that passes the clean micro structure requirement.
- the intermediate alloy was employed after a 26% reduction to 114 mm (4.5 in) OD x 13.72 mm (0.540 in) wall.
- the second shell was cold pilgered 52% in a single step to 89 mm (3.5 in) OD x 11.51 mm (0.453 in) wall.
- a small test length was cut from each pilgered tube.
- the test section from each process route was annealed at 1038°C (1900°F)/lh/AC and aged at 704°C (1300°F)/8h/FC to 621°C (1150°F)/8h/AC.
- the resultant tensile properties are presented in Table 4.
- a tubing may be manufactured having a 0.2% yield strength of at least 160 ksi at room temperature, an elongation of at least 18% at room temperature, an impact strength of at least 40 ft lbs and a maximum hardness of Rc 47, and that passes the clean micro structure requirement.
- VIM + VAR heat HW1420 was cast as a 610 mm (24") ingot and hot worked at 1121°C (2050°F) to a 470 mm (18.5 in) pierced billet and extruded at 1038°C (1900°F) to a 318 mm (12.5 in) OD x 54 mm (2.125 in) wall pipe.
- a lower temperature extrusion temperature of 1900°F was chosen in the hopes that the lower temperature would effectively substitute for what has been room temperature cold work (deformation).
- the as-extruded pipe was then annealed at 1038°C (1900°F)/lh/WQ and aging at [704°C (1300°F)/8h/FC to 621°C (1 150°F)/8h/AC.
- the results are presented in Table 6. The results show improved impact strength and clean microstructure that meet the aim requirements.
- a temperature of about 2050°F or less may be sufficient, and preferably a temperature of about 1850°F to about 2050°F.
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